This was the bloodiest clash since the farmers' protest over the Centre agriculture laws began last year.
Four of the dead were farmers, allegedly knocked down by vehicles driven by BJP workers travelling to welcome Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.
The others were BJP workers and their driver, allegedly pulled out of the vehicles and then lynched by the protesters. Two cars were set on fire.
Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra, who is a two-time BJP MP of from Kheri, has denied allegation by the farmers’ unions that his son was in one of the cars.
Post-mortem of the four deceased farmers was conducted in the post-mortem house in the district headquarters and their bodies were handed over to their relatives for last rituals.
They were identified as Daljeet Singh (32) and Gurvinder Singh (20), both from Bahraich district, and Lavpreet Singh (30) of Chaukhada farm and Nachhatar Singh (65) from Nandapurwa village, both falling in Kheri.
Post-mortem of three BJP workers identified as Hariom (35), Shyam Sundar (40) and Shubham Mishra (30), all from Kheri district, and a local scribe Raman Kasyap (28) was carried out late on Sunday night. Their last rites were performed by their kin on Monday.
The agitating farmers agreed to the post-mortem of the four bodies after the Uttar Pradesh government announced a committee headed by a retired high court judge to probe the clash and a compensation of Rs 45 lakh each for the families of the deceased. A policeman on duty here said on condition of anonymity that around five companies of central paramilitary force Sahastra Seema Bal (numbering around 500 personnel) and two companies of state police, including those from the neighbouring districts of Hardoi,Lakhimpurand Unnao, were part of the security arrangement in Tikonia.
Farmers leader Rakesh Tikait had arrived at Tikonia, around 60 km from the district headquarters, in the early hours of Monday, sat with the agitating farmers and placed their demands before the reporters. He was not spotted there later.
An uneasy calm prevailed in Lakhimpur Kheri on Monday, a day after eight people, including four farmers, were killed in violent clashes during a farmers' protest
Personnel from the Sahastra Seema Bal (SSB) and state police have been deployed in large numbers here to maintain normalcy following the incident on Sunday that triggered nationwide outrage.
Many vehicles bearing registration numbers of Uttarakhand, Punjab and Haryana had travelled to the state as their occupants expressed solidarity with the farmers. They were seen near the spot where two overturned SUVs lay by the sides of the road.
The spot has become a centre of attention with several people posing in front of the vehicles and getting their pictures or selfies clicked.
About the incident, Dharambir Singh and Jarnail Singh Kale from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar district said, "Farmers were protesting peacefully that day. We should get justice. If the culprits are not arrested then we will intensify agitation and also protest countrywide."
They claimed that over 2,000 vehicles from the hill state have reached here in support of the agitating farmers and added that the locals are also supporting them.
"They are organising langar for us," the two farmers said. Recalling the clash, local villager Mansoor Ali said that on Sunday villagers saw speeding SUVs coming at the spot suddenly and crushing protestors. The vehicles later turned turtle, he said.
Normal life appeared affected, not only in Tikonia, but the entireLakhimpurKheri district after the violence as prohibitory orders were imposed here under Section 144 of the CrPC and Internet services discontinued to maintain law and order.
We somehow reached the hospital where post-mortem of bodies were conducted and we're hearing that their cremation will be done tonight as PM will visit Lucknow tomorrow for an event: TMC's Sushmita Dev
We weren't allowed to meet the kin of farmers who died in Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Sushmita Dev
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Lakhimpur Kheri incident and BJP's election prospects
Signals from the events of the recent past—successful farmers' mahapanchayat at UP's Muzaffarnagar, Bharat bandh and black flag protests in Haryana and UP—indicate that farmers are gearing up for a major confrontation with the government over their demands. These include repeal of the three farm laws, mandatory payment of minimum support price (MSP) for 25 notified produce and halting the proposed amendments to the Electricity Act.
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Violence in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri blot on humanity; condemn undemocratic attempts to stop opposition from meeting victims' families: J'khand CM Hemant Soren
Members of Youth Congress staged a protest in Delhi against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence incident, where 8 persons, including 4 farmers lost their lives during a protest.
As a people’s leader, Priyanka Gandhi was harassed, pushed, roughed up and illegally detained without any warrant which no law permits
I strongly condemn and express my deep outrage over the brutal killing of 4 peacefully-protesting farmers and injuring several others by mowing them down with vehicles in Lakhimpur Kheri on 3 October 2021. This inhuman killing was carried out in a brazen manner by the son of the Union MoS Home Affairs and his accomplices. This is a fatal blow to the very democratic roots of our country. This grave incident of killing of peacefully-agitating farmers is further compounded by the fact that the State machinery did not take action against the culprits. Instead the State administration detained Congress leader Smt Priyanka Gandhi who had gone there to condole the bereaved and condemn this inhuman act. As a people’s leader, Smt Priyanka Gandhi was harassed, pushed, roughed up and illegally detained without any warrant which no law permits. All this was done while she was performing her representational duties to voice the farmers’ grievances and meet the bereaved families. This is nothing but stifling the fundamental right of free expression and movement as envisioned in our Constitution and also obstructing people’s leaders from performing their duties.
We condemn the unfortunate incident happened in Lakhimpur Kheri & guilty should be arrested.: Punjab CM Channi
The reason behind this incident is three farm laws... I along with my ministers met Governor Banwarilal Purohit& gave him the memorandum to repeal the three farm laws: Punjab CM CS Channi
Protests, detention in Uttarakhand
"Is demanding the arrest of those who killed farmers a crime?," says Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu who was earlier detained for leading a protest in Chandigarh against the death of 8 persons, including 4 farmers in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Punjab Deputy CM Sukhjinder Randhawa & Congress leader Kuljit Nagra along with other party leaders have been detained by UP police in Saharanpur, while they were on their way to Lakhimpur Kheri to meet families of farmers who lost their lives in violence.
It's state-sponsored violence. Both state and centre have to be blamed for this incident because the Home MoS made a provocative speech few days ago that within 2 minutes will finish all things (farmer protest) which led to this incident: Owaisi
'Killing Raj' is going on in Uttar Pradesh: Mamata Banerjee on Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Autocracy going on in the country; BJP stopping oppn party delegations from entering Lakhimpur Kheri: Mamata
Priyanka Gandhi on 'hunger strike' following detention in Sitapur
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra sat on a hunger strike on Monday after being detained in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district while she was en route toLakhimpurKheri, her party said.
As Vadra began her dharna in a PAC guest house in the district, Congress leaders protested outside and raised slogans against the BJP-led state government over her "arrest".
State party leaders, including spokesperson Akhilesh Singh, swept the road outside the campus of the 2nd battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) during the agitation.
A42-second video released by UP Congress spokesperson Vikas Srivastava showed Priyanka Gandhi sweeping a room in the guest house, where she has been detained, in Sitapur district which is adjacent toLakhimpurKheri.
"Priyanka ji has one demand that she wants to meet the farmers," Srivastava added.
The UP Congress said in a tweet, "Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi has been arrested. She is on hunger strike. Congressmen are protesting. Government will have to bow to our demands. Voice for justice will be raised with more strength."
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Union minister Ajay Mishra allegedly threatened farmers before Lakhimpur Kheri violence
Popularly known as 'Maharaj', union minister Ajay Mishra, who had been embroiled in criminal cases in the past, appeared to have emerged as the 'provocateur' ofLakhimpur Kheri violencein Uttar Pradesh which left eight persons, including four farmers dead.
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Security personnel detain a Mahila Congress member during a protest overLakhimpurKheri incident, outside UP Bhavan in New Delhi, Monday. Credit: PTI
Farmers not involved in Lakhimpur Kheri violence; people from various political parties behind it: RSS-affiliated farmer union BKS
Lakhimpur Kheri violence carried out using 'leftist methods' and people were mercilessly beaten to death, something farmers cannot do: BKS
Congress leaders attempted to reach Sitapur but were stopped
The (Lakhimpur Kheri) incident is very shocking. Where is our democracy? Now you're (UP Govt) announcing a judicial inquiry with a retired HC judge, we can't accept it. Because there is a need for a sitting judge to investigate the matter: KC Venugopal
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced that a retired High Court judge will probe the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and that it will give Rs 45 lakh compensation to the families of the four farmers killed in the incident.
The government will also give Rs 10 lakh to those injured in the violence, said Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Awanish Awasthi.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Monday announced that a retired High Court judge will probe the Lakhimpur Kheri violence and that it will give Rs 45 lakh compensation to the families of the four farmers killed in the incident.
The government will also give Rs 10 lakh to those injured in the violence, said Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Awanish Awasthi.
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Lakhimpur Kheri incident: Sidhu, other Cong leaders hold protest outside Punjab governor's house
Punjab Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, along with several party MLAs, held a protest outside the Raj Bhavan here on Monday against theLakhimpurKheri incident in Uttar Pradesh.
Sidhu, other Congress legislators including Madan Lal Jalalpur, Gurpreet Singh and several members of the Punjab Youth Congress sat outside the residence of the Governor Banwarilal Purohit and raised slogans against the BJP.
They demanded the arrest of the son of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra for his alleged involvement in theLakhimpurKheri incident.
Eight people were killed as violence erupted during a farmers' protest inLakhimpurKheri on Sunday, claiming the lives of both farmers and BJP workers ahead of a visit by Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.
Purported video of MoS Mishra surfaced on social media ahead of Lakhimpur violence
A purported video of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra in which he is heard warning agitating farmers that he would discipline them in "two minutes"appears to have angered farmers even before Sunday's violent clashes inLakhimpur Kheri.
"Face me, it will take just two minutes to discipline you fellows," the two-time BJP MP from Kheri is heard allegedly saying in the video. "I am not only a minister or a MP and MLA...People who know me even before Ibecame a Parliamentarian know that I never run away from taking a challenge. The day I accept the challenge you all have to leave not onlyPalia (a place) butLakhimpuritself," he is heard saying in the video.
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: UP govt spokesperson slams opposition for 'political tourism'
Lakhimpur Kheri violence: MoS Home Ajay Mishra refutes allegations, demands probe
We demand a judicial inquiry into the incident: Rajasthan Congress leader Sachin Pilot
"Haryana CM ML Khattar's statement is unfortunate. Priyanka Gandhi wants to go to Lakhimpur Kheri & sympathise with farmers but the state (UP) govt is afraid and didn't allow her," Pilot said
What are you protesting for when farm laws not in force? Supreme Court asks farmers’ body
The Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine a larger constitutional issue if there can be an absolute right to protest by the farmers against the three agriculture laws when the statutes have already been stayed by the top court.
Leave arrogance and accept farmers' demands: SAD Prez
I want to request PM Modi to leave his arrogance and accept farmer's demands & repeal the three laws. So that the lives of farmers could be saved: SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal
UP govt conducting fair investigation into Lakhimpur violence: Kaushal Kishore
The UP govt is conducting a fair investigation into this. The Opposition should also support us in this & no one should give provoking statements till truth comes out. It shouldn't be exaggerated or politicised: Union Minister Kaushal Kishore on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Asaduddin Owaisi to visit Lakhimpur Kheri, shows solidarity with farmers
I'll be visiting Lakhimpur Kheri, UP to show solidarity with the people who've been murdered by Union Minister's son. It's a heinous crime. It's high time, Modi govt should withdraw the 3 farm laws and he should remove this Minister: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi in Hyderabad
Congress leader warns of protest at DM's office across the country
Tomorrow, there will be a gherao of DM's office in every district across the country. It will become a countrywide movement. I demand the PM & UP CM take strict action against those responsible: Congress leader Rajiv Shukla in Delhi
Priyanka Gandhi & Deependra Hooda were stopped in Sitapur on their way to Lakhimpur Kheri. Hooda was assaulted. They've been detained illegally. This practice of preventing political leaders from free movement is very hazardous. Priyanka should be released: Rajiv Shukla, Congress
Deployment of two companies each of RAF and SSB will continue in Lahimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh till October 6, as per an order by Union Home Ministry
Nobody takes responsibility when such incidents take place: SC on Lakhimpur violence
"Nobody takes responsibility when such unfortunate incidents take place," Supreme Court says while referring to the Lakhimpur Kheri incident. Attorney General KK Venugopal, for the Centre, says there should be no further protests to prevent incidents like in Lakhimpur Kheri
Will not tolerate dictatorship, says Bhagel
BJP wants to suppress opposition & crush any voice that is against them. Haryana CM ML Khattar's statement also shows their mentality that wants to end every opposition. This is a dictatorship. We will not tolerate it: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel
Is sympathising with anyone crime? asks Bhupesh Bhagel
Why are not we allowed to go there (Lakhimpur Kheri) & meet victim families? Yesterday, police misbehaved with Priyanka Gandhi & stopped her in Sitapur without any warrant. Is sympathising with anyone now a crime?: Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel in Raipur
Book those involved in death of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri for murder: Varun Gandhi to Yogi Adityanath
BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Monday said a murder case under IPC section 302 should be lodged against those involved in the death of farmers in Lakhimpur Kheri, emphasising that protesting farmers should be dealt with restraint and patience.
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MoS Home rubbishes allegations against his son, says 'he would have been killed'
BJP workers were attacked & killed with sticks & swords. Videos show some attackers asked our workers to say that I had asked them to mow down farmers. Allegations against my son are totally baseless. Had he been there, he would have been killed: MoS Home Ajay Mishra Teni
Farmers union members allowed to visit Lakhimpur, says ADG
Leaders of political parties have not been allowed to visit the district because Section 144 of CrPC is in place. However, members of farmer unions are allowed to come here: ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar in Lakhimpur Kheri
Govt to give Rs 45 lakhs, govt job to kind of 4 deceased farmers: ADG
Govt will give Rs 45 lakhs & a govt job to the families of 4 farmers who died in Lakhimpur Kheri yesterday. The injured will be given Rs 10 lakhs. FIR will be registered based on farmers' complaints. Retired high court judge will probe the matter: ADG (Law & Order) Prashant Kumar
Sitaram Yechury condemns detention of political leaders, says Centre 'throttling' democracy
"The BJP and Modi governments have no business to not allow political parties to reach victims of the barbarism inflicted on farmers yesterday. Strongly condemn this draconian throttling of democracy", says Sitaram Yechury.
It has come to the fore that a person who died yesterday was from Nanpara, Bahraich; a protester is district chief of Rudrapur unit of Samajwadi Party. Many such people were involved. FIR should be registered & a probe should be conducted: MoS Home Ajay Mishra in Lakhimpur Kheri
Priyanka Gandhi starts to protesting in custody
Congress says Priyanka Gandhi was detained by UP police while on way to meet farmers. She starts a protest in custody. Congress claims she was not given legal aid.
AAP delegation leaves for Lakhimpur Kheri
Aam Aadmi Party delegation led by Punjab Leader of Opposition Harpal Singh Cheema along with Raghav Chadha, Kultar Sandhwa & Baljinder Kaur to leave for Lakhimpur Kheri today, says the party.
Samyukta Kisan Morcha asks Prez Kovind to remove Haryana CM M L Khattar for his alleged remarks against farmers
Central govt doesn't understand emotions of farmers, says SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal
I strongly condemn the incident. Those responsible should be arrested & an inquiry should be initiated. We're sending a delegation (to Lakhimpur Kheri). The situation is getting worse but the Central govt doesn't understand the emotions of farmers: SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal
'Unlawful detention of oppn leaders against democratic values: Ashok Gehlot
Stating that the unlawful detention of opposition leaders is against democratic values, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday condemned the move to stop Congress' Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others from going to meet the families of farmers killed inLakhimpurKheri, Uttar Pradesh.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister S S Randhawa were among those prevented from going to the state by the BJP-led Uttar Pradesh government, Gehlot said, a day after violence during a farmers'' protest inLakhimpurKheri claimed eight lives, including four farmers.
Shivpal Singh Yadav detained by Lucknow Police
Pragatisheel Samajwadi Party (Lohia) leader Shivpal Singh Yadav, who was on his way to Lakhimpur Kheri, detained by Lucknow Police at Engineering College Chauraha
UP has established 'goonda raj', Tejashwi Yadav slams Yogi govt
People want justice to be done to the victims but no action is being taken as they are the son of a BJP minister. Uttar Pradesh has completely established 'goonda raj': Tejashwi Yadav, RJD on Lakhimpur Kheri incident
Farmers protest in Ambala over violence in Lakhimpur
Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi seeks permission to visit Lakhimpur Kheri;
Punjab CM expresses solidarity with families of farmers who died in the violence
Expressing solidarity with bereaved families of farmers, I'm leaving for Lakhimpur Kheri to be with my brothers & sisters in this hour of grief. I've also sought permission from UP Govt to allow landing/taking off of chopper at the site: Punjab CM Charanjit S Channi
UP police pushed us around: Deepender Singh Hooda
UP government 'dictatorial', denying me entry: Bhupesh Baghel
Farmers will win fight for justice: Rahul Gandhi on Lakhimpur violence
"Section 144 is imposed in Lakhimpur, then why is it being used to stop those coming to Lucknow?", Baghel asks
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Housing sales in Q3 jump over two fold to 32,358 units in 7 cities: JLL
FIR lodged in Lakhimpur violence case against Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra's son, some others
Akhilesh Yadav detained in UP while protesting against the Lakhimpur Kheri violence (ANI)
UP urges Punjab to not to let anyone from state go to Lakhimpur Kheri
The Uttar Pradesh governmenthas writtento Punjab Chief Secretaryurging not to let anyone from the state go to Lakhimpur Kheri where Section 144 of CrPC has beenimposed following death of eightpeople in violence on Sunday, according to ANI.
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Even Britishers would not have committed the kind of atrocities this govt is committing against farmers: Akhilesh Yadav
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Lakhimpur violence: Priyanka detained, case filed against minister's son, 14 others
The Uttar PradeshPolice have filed acase against a Union Minister's son, 14 others over the death ofeight, including fourfarmers, during violence at Lakhimpur on Sunday, according to multiple media reports.
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Farmers lodge complaint against Union Minister of State for Home, Ajay Mishra Teni and his son Ashish Mishra Teni in Tikunia, Lakhimpur Kheri
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